cocking

[US]/ˈkɒkɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkɑːkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. tirer en arrière un mécanisme, typiquement une arme à feu; serrer ou sécuriser quelque chose
n. l'action de comprimer un ressort

Phrases & Collocations

cocking gun

armement de l'arme

cocking mechanism

mécanisme d'armement

cocking handle

levier d'armement

cocking action

action d'armement

cocking lever

levier d'armement

cocking position

position d'armement

cocking device

dispositif d'armement

cocking system

système d'armement

cocking pin

goupille d'armement

cocking bolt

bride d'armement

Example Sentences

he was cocking his head to listen more closely.

il penchait la tête pour mieux écouter.

the dog was cocking its ears at the sound.

le chien inclinait les oreilles en direction du son.

she was cocking an eyebrow in disbelief.

elle arquait un sourcil avec incrédulité.

he kept cocking his body to one side.

il penchait constamment son corps d'un côté.

the artist was cocking his head while observing the painting.

l'artiste penchait la tête tout en observant la peinture.

she was cocking her hips as she walked.

elle bougeait ses hanches en marchant.

the child was cocking his toy gun playfully.

l'enfant pointait son pistolet jouet en plaisantant.

he was cocking the camera to get a better angle.

il dirigeait l'appareil photo pour obtenir un meilleur angle.

she was cocking her head in thought.

elle penchait la tête en réfléchissant.

he was cocking the door open slowly.

il ouvrait la porte lentement.

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